Preparing the Camcorder

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Attaching the Lens Hood

Preparations

1.Remove the lens cap.

•When you purchase the GL2, the lens cap cord is attached to the middle of the Velcro grip belt. Open the Velcro and slide the lens cap cord to the position as shown in the illustration.

2.Align the hood to the lens with the Canon logo facing to the left.3.Twist it into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top.

•You do not need to assert any pressure — screw the hood lightly into place.

4.Finally, tighten the locking screw.

•To remove, reverse the above procedure.

Since the lens hood cuts stray light that may cause flare and ghost images and protects the lens, be sure to attach the hood when you are recording.

Adjusting the Viewfinder

•In record pause mode, adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight.

• The viewfinder extends straight out and rotates upwards for comfortable viewing. Store the camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camcorder.

• To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor the screen, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards.

• Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.)

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